Vehicles

In the Darmstadt-Kranichstein Railway Museum, a large collection of over 200 historic vehicles from all epochs of railway history is affectionately restored, presented and demonstrated in operation. Starting with a Württemberg T 3 from 1901, the locomotives of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (V 36, series 41 and 44) to the those of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (series 01.10, series 23) and the electric locomotive series such as 141 or 103. Also the history of private and industrial railways is highlighted with some examples (184 DME, No. 13 “Olga”, VL 12). In addition, there are other small and special vehicles such as a KLIMA snow plogh or a track motor car of railway engineers. In addition, the development of passenger trains and freight wagons is shown, whereat many rarities could be  discovered here.

Our special trips in autumn/winter
4 October 2026: Take the steam train to the German Grape Harvest Festival, or the ‘Kuckucksbähnel’, in Neustadt (Weinstr.)

Hop on the steam train, hauled by 23 042, at Darmstadt or Bensheim, and experience the German Grape Harvest Festival with Palatinate wine, local specialities and live music. Alternatively, railway enthusiasts can take the iconic ‘Kuckucksbähnel’ and the ‘Sissi’ steam locomotive through the idyllic Elmstein Valley – a special outing for connoisseurs and lovers of railway nostalgia!

On 7 and 8 November 2026, take a historic steam train from Darmstadt Central Station to the Dieburg St Martin’s Market!

The St Martin’s Market awaits you with the season’s first mulled wine and a wide range of other culinary and craft delights. The special train runs three times a day, there and back.

On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, 13 December 2026: Special steam train journey to the Heidelberg Christmas markets!

From Darmstadt or Bensheim, we’ll take you to the enchanting Christmas markets in the various squares along the Hauptstraße, with views of the illuminated Heidelberg Castle.

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Mit unserem Jubiläumskalender feiern wir 50 Jahre Eisenbahnmuseum Darmstadt-Kranichstein – eines der bedeutendsten Eisenbahnmuseen Deutschlands. Die zwölf eindrucksvollen Motive zeigen dabei verschiedene Exponate im Kontext unvergesslicher historischer Meilensteine aus fünf Jahrzehnten gelebter Eisenbahnkultur.

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